Embrace the Crazy

It's bound to happen. Something WILL go wrong in your day. Something totally unexpected. Something that will throw you completely off schedule. It is inevitable, so why not embrace it. Once we accept the fact that there will be incidents beyond our control, we will Freak. Out. Less. We will be able to bounce back afterwards. I'm learning to let go of some of the unreal expectations I have.

So what if your stubborn child has a meltdown in the middle of breakfast? Or what about the diaper blow out that just happened the moment you strap the baby in the car seat? Have you ever had your kid tell you he had to go potty and can't wait... as soon as you get in the car? Oh or this one; the car won't start and you have 15 minutes to get your appointment that is 25 minutes away. Am I the only one this happens to....regularly?!

Just this morning I misplaced my cellphone and for whatever reason this is the one thing I can't survive without. I hate that I rely on it so much because it's a huge distraction but also a time-saver.
We can't avoid the craziness that life will bring, but we can change our attitude on how we react.
Starting my day off with prayer and a few Bible verses puts me in a better mood. I feel a little more equipped to brave the day. Some mornings are harder than others to spend some time with Jesus. When I don't, I quickly get reminded that I didn't stop to pray. I'm  glad God tugs at my heart and whispers in my ear for me to come to Him. There is an unexplainable peace I get when I surrender my all to Him.

Instead of focusing on all the disruptions we encounter on our journey, I want to focus on the joy life brings. I want to laugh at the crazy not let it destroy me. I want to be the mom who finds humor in the unexpected delays. I don't want to be so stressed out that my family forgets to have fun. I want my kids to learn that life has bumps in the road, but the choice is theirs on how to react.
I am thankful for the craziness, it allows me to take myself out of the equation and let my great big God handle it.